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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.38, 437.91 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.38, 437.91 and 193.02 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.38 : 437.91 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.38/437.91 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.38x = 437.91 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.38x = 84,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,523.20/317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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